Aircraft 44-61748 Data
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aircraft record found
44-61748
It's Hawg Wild
1945 Boeing B-29A Superfortress, c/n 11225
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Model | B-29A Superfortress Search all Boeing B-29A Superfortress |
| Year built | 1945 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 11225 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 11 |
| Number of Engines | 4 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Wright R-3350-23 and 23A turbosupercharged radial engines |
| Also Registered As |
G-BHDK
De-registered PWFU 1984-02-21
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Aircraft
| Registration Number | 44-61748 |
| Alternative Code/Name | It's Hawg Wild |
| Current Status | Preserved |
Owner
| Owner | Imperial War Museum |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Malcolm Clarke, 2015-08-10 09:04:42
This aircraft rescued from the weapons range at China Lake and made air-worthy for the short flight to Tucson, Arizona, during November 1979. Further work was conducted and the aircraft flown to The Imperial War Museum at Duxford U.K via RAF Mildenhall . The aircraft was fully restored by the Imperial War Museum and is currently displayed in the American Air Museum painted in the markings of " It's Hawg Wild".